Second ODI: Sangakkara hits 17th ton, Lankans beat Bangladesh

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Kumar Sangakkara's 17th international century led Sri Lanka to an easy 61-run win over Bangladesh in the second one-day International at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Thursday.Bangladesh was bowled out for 228 in reply

India TV News Desk [ Updated: February 20, 2014 21:54 IST ]

second odi sangakkara hits 17th ton lankans beat bangladesh

Mirpur (Bangladesh): Kumar Sangakkara's 17th international century led Sri Lanka to an easy 61-run win over Bangladesh in the second one-day International at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Thursday.

Bangladesh was bowled out for 228 in reply of Sri Lanka's 289-6. The victory gave Sri Lanka an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sangakkara struck 128 to steer his side to the commanding victory. Ashan Priyanjan made 60 while captain Angelo Mathews was 56 not out.

Rubel Hossain was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3-76, while Arafat Sunny, Shakib Al Hasan and Sohag Gazi took one wicket apiece.